April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
At Heartland for Children, we believe every child deserves a safe, happy, and healthy childhood. Each April, we join hands with child-serving agencies and our incredible community to promote the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. This month is dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and inspiring action to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Throughout April, you'll see blue pinwheels spinning across our community—symbols of hope and a bright future for children. We also host family-friendly events, share valuable resources, and provide ways for YOU to get involved in making a lasting impact.
Want to make a difference? Become a Child Abuse Prevention Partner or join us at one of our events! Visit our "Get Involved" tab or call (863) 519-8900, ext. 214.
Learn more about the national Pinwheels for Prevention movement at www.pinwheelsforprevention.org.
Together, we can build a safer, brighter future for all children!
Get Involved
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Community Events
2025 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EVENTS SCHEDULE
- Loop the Lake - Saturday, March 15th at 10AM at Florida Southern College in Lakeland - Register Here
- Hardee County School Board Proclamation - Monday, March 17th at 5PM at 230 South Florida Ave, Wauchula (School Board Meeting Room)
- City of Winter Haven Proclamation - Monday, March 24th at 6PM at 451 Third Street NW, Winter Haven
- Highlands County School Board Proclamation - Tuesday, March 25th at 5:30PM at 426 School Street, Sebring
- Hardee Board of County Commissioners Proclamation - Thursday, March 27th at 8:30AM at 412 W. Orange St. Wauchula
- Highlands Board of County Commissioners Proclamation - Tuesday, April 1st at 9AM at 600 S. Commerce Ave. Sebring
- City of Lake Wales Proclamation - Wednesday, April 2nd at 6PM at 201 W. Central Ave, Lake Wales
- Haines City Proclamation - Thursday, April 3rd at 7PM - 620 E. Main St. Haines City
- Wear Blue Day - Friday, April 4th - Post a selfie of yourself wearing blue and tag Heartland for Children on social media with #WearBlueDay2025
- City of Lakeland Proclamation - Monday, April 7th at 9AM at 228 S. Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland
- Possum Trot Showing at Circle Theatre - Thursday, April 10 at 5:30PM at the Circle Theatre in Downtown Sebring - Register Here
Loop the Lake
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Huge shoutout to Florida Southern College’s Kappa Deltas and the amazing 126 participants who joined us for Loop the Lake! What a beautiful day around Lake Hollingsworth to come together for such an important cause — child abuse prevention. Your support means the world to us and to the kids in our community who benefit from your dedication! Thank you for making a difference and helping spread awareness. Let’s keep running towards a brighter, safer future for all children!
Loop the Lake is Kappa Delta Sorority's Annual 5K Run! We begin on Florida Southern's campus and run around Lake Hollingsworth with color powder thrown at the begining and end of race. 80% of the proceeds go directly to the Kappa Delta local philanthropic beneficiary, Heartland for Children. The other 20% goes to the national philanthropic beneficiary, Prevent Child Abuse America!
Family Development Guide (English, Spanish & Creole)
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Family Advocacy Guide (English & Spanish)
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Pinwheels for Prevention Resources
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Coloring Pages & Activities
Additional Resources
Protective Factors
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